Protesters gather against proposed CMP solar power increase

Solar energy protesters wanted to shed some light against a planned rate increase by Central Maine Power on Wednesday.

A group calling itself "Maine Irate Ratepayers" gathered outside the Public Utility Commission's headquarters in Hallowell to speak out against CMP's request to raise the cost of solar power. CMP has said it does not want customers to subsidize others.

"What's specifically egregious about CMP's proposal is it basically is a solar tax ... that would charge you extra if you've made the investment spending your own money to invest in solar, they want to charge you more just for that," said Fred Greenhalgh of Revision Energy.

Another PUC meeting is planned for Portland on Thursday.

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